Music@Menlo Encounter I: In the Beginning ... There Was Bach" At this season of Music@Menlo's first "Encounter," Ara Guzelimian, provost and dean of the Juilliard School, discusses Bach's influence on the entire trajectory of musical history. July 18, 7:30 p.m. $45 full price; $20 under age 30. Martin Family Hall, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. Call 650-331-0202. www.musicatmenlo.org

'My Homeland in Colors' Author and photographer Guillermo Rivas presents his photos of Peru and discusses his perspective on photography. Copies of his book, "Mi Patria A Colores," or "My Country of Colors," will be available for sale and signing after the program. July 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2512. www.menloparklibrary.org

'The Sun Never Sets: Reflections on a Western Life' Kepler's Books hosts an event to commemorate the life of L.W. "Bill" Lane Jr. and to celebrate the publication of his memoir. Stanford historian Bertrand M. Patenaude, who served as editor for the memoir, will talk about Bill Lane's career as longtime publisher of Sunset. July 16, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321.

Eat, Drink, Talk and Swap Books: Summer Reading Edition For anyone who is new to the area or simply looking to meet new people, Kepler's hosts a book swap event with food and wine. Bring a book to swap. July 13, 6:30-9 p.m. $30. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. brownpapertickets.com/event/392987

Ivy Pochoda' discusses her new novel, "Visitation Street," a literary mystery set against the backdrop of the New York waterfront in Red Hook. July 24, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.

Nina Schuyler, adjunct professor in creative writing at the University of San Francisco, discusses and signs her new book, "The Translator." When renowned translator Hanne Schubert falls down a flight of stairs, she suffers from an unusual but real condition: the loss of her native language. July 18, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Youth Event: L. Tam Holland L. Tam Holland discusses and signs her debut novel, "The Counterfeit Family Tree of Vee Crawford-Wong." The book is about a boy whose Chinese-born father and Texas-bred mother are tight-lipped about his ancestry, so he has to make up his family history for a school assignment. July 23, 7 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 6508560978. www.keplers.com/event/ya-event-l-tam-holland

TheatreWorks PlayMakers Camp TheatreWorks Education introduces TW PlayMakers, K-8 summer camps that feature theatre games and activities, with each program culminating in a performance created by the students. June 17-July 28 and July 22-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $550 per child. Jordan Middle School , 750 North California Ave., Palo Alto . Call 650-463-7146. www.theatreworks.org/learn/youth/camps

TheatreWorks PlayMakers Camp TheatreWorks Education introduces TW PlayMakers, K-8 summer camps that feature theatre games and activities, with each program culminating in a performance created by the students. July 8-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $550 per child. Jordan Middle School , 750 North California Ave., Palo Alto . Call 650-463-7146. www.theatreworks.org/learn/youth/camps

Uncle Jer's Bee Show Uncle Jer's Bee Show will answer questions about bees, with a program including puppets and two-frame observation hives with live bees. Ages 5 and up. July 22, 6-7 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside.

Live Music

Music on the Square: 'Sun Kings' The Sun Kings, a Beatles tribute band, will perform as part of Redwood City's "Music on the Square" summer concert series. July 19, 6-8 p.m. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/events/musiconthesquare.html

Music@Menlo Concert Program I: Piano/Piano This installment of Music@Menlo features a piano-centric performance. July 19, 8 p.m. $55/$65 full price; $20/$30 for under age 30. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.

Music@Menlo Prelude Performance Featuring artists from Music@Menlo's Chamber Music Institute International Program for advanced and preprofessional artists, ages eighteen to twenty-nine. They will be performing various dates throughout July and August. Visit musicatmenlo.org for program details and to reserve your free ticket. 5:30 p.m. Free. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.

Walk4Water This one-mile walk, organized by the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, is designed to simulate the experience of villagers in rural Africa. Participants will go to a water source, fill their buckets and return for snacks and activities. The MPPC will donate $25 per registrant toward clean water projects. July 13 in Menlo Park and July 16 in Mountain View (at Open Door Church Mountain View on 1667 Miramonte Ave. 1 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-329-7424. www.mppc.org/walk4water

Support Groups

Meniere's Disease Support Group A group sharing knowledge, experiences and support. People with Meniere's Disease, their caregivers, friends and family are welcome to attend. Second Friday of every month. Free Sequoia Hospital Health & Wellness Center, 749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. Call 650-367-5998. sequoiahospital.org click on classes & events